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Swimming with the fishes!

Phishing attacks have been ubiquitous cybersecurity threats almost since the invention of email, but in 2017 hackers have really stepped up their game.

We’ve had several clients very nearly fall victim to these suped up schemes. With spoof messages that are designed to look identical to the real thing, it can be harder and harder to spot the troublemakers lurking in your mass of unread emails.

The latest attacks seem to follow the same formula: after your email is compromised it is used to send your accounting department requests for wire transfers. These scam emails look exactly like the real deal, leaving companies playing guess and check with their security and money!

The advanced nature of phishing attacks in 2017 is why we always recommend more than just your email host’s basic security options. These advanced level attacks aren’t being caught by default email security, even in Office 365, so you need an extra layer of advanced security. We’d rather be safe than sorry by using advanced cloud email security applications like the award winning Proofpoint. These can spot those tricky spoof emails and prevent them from ever daring to enter your inbox!

October is cybersecurity awareness month, so we’re offering a special email security package! Customers who sign a new 12-month contract with Mannassi IT Solutions before October 31st will get free Office 365 migration and one month of free cloud email security with Proofpoint. The best defense is a strong offense, so reach out to us today.